1. Think like a player.
2. Post it!!
3. Announce it!
4. Be in the tournament room at time control.
5. Train someone to be a TD.
6. Use common sense.
7. Use the uschess.org/msa site.
8. Keep everything.
9. Use the US Chess forums.
10. Check bye and withdraw sign up sheets.
11. Check everything (even playing room arrangements) at least twice.
12. A short time after the round has started, check to see whom has not yet arrived at their board.
13. Consistently deal with the odd player.
14. Start the rounds on time.
15. Treat your TD job as a profession.
16. You cannot have more prizes than winners.
17. Submit your tournaments on-line.
18. Ask accessibility challenged players what they need.
19. Get a pairing program.
20. Listen to people.
21. Use a soft voice.
22. Don’t take it personally.
23. Do not rush.
24. Nothing is perfect
25. Be prepared.